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ACTFL Assessments are recognized as the gold standard. ACTFL proficiency tests are used worldwide by academic institutions, government agencies, and private corporations.

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November 14, 2025

ACTFL Introduces New Board Members for 2026

ACTFL is pleased to announce the newly elected and appointed members to its Board of Directors for 2026.

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November 8, 2024

ACTFL announces new Board Members for 2025

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September 18, 2024

ACTFL Welcomes Lawrence “Larry” Paska as Executive Director

ACTFL is pleased to announce the appointment of Lawrence “Larry” Paska, PhD, CAE, as its new executive director, effective October 21, 2024.

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April 23, 2024

ACTFL Names Co-Editors for Foreign Language Annals

ACTFL is proud to announce that Drs. Kristin Davin and Francis Troyan will serve as Co-Editors of the scholarly journal Foreign Language Annals (FLA) effective May 1, 2024. They have served as Interim Co-Editors since August 2023.